Question

Based on the data in the table, which of the following is a possible impact of ethnic and religious diversity in Iraq? Responses Ethnicity and religion act as centripetal forces in the country by creating a common Iraqi identity among the population. Ethnicity and religion act as centripetal forces in the country by creating a common Iraqi identity among the population. Ethnicity and religion facilitate democratization in the country by motivating participation in elections. Ethnicity and religion facilitate democratization in the country by motivating participation in elections. Ethnicity and religion promote economic development in the country by generating national pride in the country’s accomplishments. Ethnicity and religion promote economic development in the country by generating national pride in the country’s accomplishments. Ethnicity and religion lead to devolutionary pressures in the country by politically dividing regions. Ethnicity and religion lead to devolutionary pressures in the country by politically dividing regions. Ethnicity and religion increase cultural cohesion in the country by promoting shared political ideology.

Answer 1

Ethnicity and religion lead to devolutionary pressures in the country by politically dividing regions.